Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura Review
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Why Dumpster Diving for Food in Spain Could Cost You 750 Euros
Share This: Incredibly, some cities in Spain are now fining people who search through dumpsters for food the equivalent of nearly $1000; while elsewhere, other communities are beginning to understand the power inherent in salvaging and reusing resources gleaned … Continue reading
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Bikes Geared at Women – A Brooklyn Cycle Shop With Flair
It’s no news that cycling is good for you. It gets you outside. It keeps you out of your car, which means fewer emissions. It brings you into a community of people. It makes you active. Above all, the simple … Continue reading
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Interview: David Maundrell of aptsandlofts.com Discusses the Demand for Green Homes in NYC
If you live in New York City, you’ve probably encountered aptsandlofts.com, a go-to resource when searching for prime New York City real estate. We recently had a chance to pick the brain of aptandlofts.com founder and Brooklyn native David Maundrell about his … Continue reading
Noble Goods Unveils New Line of Sustainable Wood Furniture with Unique Resin Inlays
Read the rest of Noble Goods Unveils New Line of Sustainable Wood Furniture with Unique Resin Inlays Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Amanda Coen, BKLYN Designs, Brooklyn, brooklyn chamber of commerce, Brooklyn Designs, Christopher Moore, eco … Continue reading
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Inhabitat’s Favorite Brooklyn-Made Green Designs at BKLYN Designs 2013!
Inhabitat’s favorite local NYC design show, BKLYN Designs, just wrapped up a three-day run in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, and the Inhabiteam was on the scene to source the latest and greatest green designs at the show. From adjustable, magnetic … Continue reading
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Bower Shows Off Geometric Polaris Lamp at Brooklyn Design Show
One of the most interesting designs on display at BKLYN Designs this week is Bower‘s Polaris lamp, and yesterday Inhabitat’s New York correspondents were able to view it in person. According to Bower, the lamp is made from solid pieces of scrap wood. Magnets have … Continue reading
Adam Frank Unveils Mesmerizing LUCID Mirror at BKLYN Designs 2013
We caught up with Adam Frank at BKLYN Designs this week, and we had a chance to check out his latest design, the LUCID Mirror. The mirror functions just like a typical reflective sheet of glass, but it also has a 3D image of … Continue reading
Check Out Dog Tag Designs’ Hilarious Darth Vader Lamps at BKLYN Designs 2013
We never realized that lamps could go to the dark side, but apparently they can if they’re made by Brooklyn-based Dog Tag Designs. The furniture design studio has a penchant for taking unique objects (like this Darth Vader bust) and … Continue reading
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Lamacek Design Studio to Bring Funky Felt Creations to BKLYN Designs 2013
Brooklyn-based design firm Lamacek Design Studio hauled in a BKLYN Designs award back in 2010 for producing a clever wall-mounted Deer Head Light, so we’re especially excited to see what tricks the firm has up its sleeve this year. Designers Connie Lam and Michael … Continue reading
Each Piece of Mark Jupiter’s Reclaimed Furniture Has a Story to Tell
As a fourth-generation New York builder, Mark Jupiter has plenty of stories to tell, but instead of writing in a journal, Jupiter shares his tales through each of his reclaimed furniture pieces, which he’ll be showcasing this May at BKLYN Designs 2013. Using recycled … Continue reading